Dimethyl succinate
CAS 106-65-0
EC 203-419-9
Formula C6H10O4
MW 146.14 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Solvent & CarrierFlavoring & AcidulantHumectant & Moisturizing
Description
Dimethyl succinate (CAS 106-65-0) is a diester solvent commercially known as DBE-4 and ESTASOL, with the flavour industry reference FEMA 2396. It carries no E-number designation. It belongs to the dibasic ester family and is registered under REACH (EC 203-419-9).
In food and flavour applications, dimethyl succinate functions as a flavorant and acidulant, contributing mild fruity and wine-like notes at low concentrations. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and emollient carrier, solubilising active ingredients while providing skin-conditioning properties through its ester structure.
Dimethyl succinate is available in technical and flavour-grade forms, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It is supplied in standard drum and IBC packaging and is fully compliant with REACH regulations. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against intended application prior to ordering.
In food and flavour applications, dimethyl succinate functions as a flavorant and acidulant, contributing mild fruity and wine-like notes at low concentrations. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and emollient carrier, solubilising active ingredients while providing skin-conditioning properties through its ester structure.
Dimethyl succinate is available in technical and flavour-grade forms, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It is supplied in standard drum and IBC packaging and is fully compliant with REACH regulations. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against intended application prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 19.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 195.3 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 1.1202 g/cm³ @ Temp: 18 °C |
| Flash Point | 185 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Odor | Fruity |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 8.5 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.419(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.33 at 40℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08
H
H227H319H320H373H402
P
P210P260P273P280P319P403P501P264+P265P337+P317P370+P378P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29171990 |
| UN Number | 1993 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
dimethyl butanedioateDMSDBE-4DBE 4ESTASOL(R)DIBASIC ESTER
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